Engine Temp Gauge/Fuel Gauge

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MistaZ31turbo
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Ok got the car running but noticed that the temp gauge on the instrument panel (digital) isnt working. She can idle and after 20 min the gauge still reads 120 degrees and....

Also after I cleaned out my fuel tank and put about 6 gal of fuel in her the fuel level is blinking "E" along with the Mile to Empty at "E". SO...

1. Where is the Engine Temp Sensor and could it be bad?2. Is there a certain number of gals the car needs in order for the gauge to show the proper?


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evildky
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1. the temp sender is int he intake manifold ont he passanger side, it has a single wire going to it, it could eb bad

2. the gauge should certainly read 6 gallons, most likley a bad sender or it might just be disconnected, there si an acess panel under the thick pad under the carpet int he hatch


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